Klaffer am Hochficht: population and statistics
Klaffer am Hochficht has a population of 1,308 (2026) across 28.0 km², or 46.7 people per km². It ranks 1,436 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,308 residents
- 28.0 km²
- 47 people/km²
- 637 m
Klaffer am Hochficht in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Klaffer am Hochficht ranks No. 315 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.6% in Klaffer am Hochficht, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.6% in Klaffer am Hochficht, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,120 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,920 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ulrichsberg (2,848 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Klaffer am Hochficht over time
Klaffer am Hochficht had 1,331 residents in 2016 and 1,308 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,312 |
| 2022 | 1,311 |
| 2023 | 1,344 |
| 2024 | 1,358 |
| 2025 | 1,376 |
| 2026 | 1,308 |
All indicators for Klaffer am Hochficht
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Klaffer am Hochficht | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klaffer am Hochficht | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 570 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,387 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klaffer am Hochficht | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 81 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,696 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 95 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,650 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,696 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 133 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,369 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 862 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 228 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,521 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,458 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 182 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klaffer am Hochficht | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 253 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,644 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,721 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Klaffer am Hochficht | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 430 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Klaffer am Hochficht | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 710 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 390 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,418 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Klaffer am Hochficht | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Klaffer am Hochficht
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services9.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×2.6
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klaffer am Hochficht?
Klaffer am Hochficht has 1,308 residents (2026), ranking 1,436 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Klaffer am Hochficht?
Klaffer am Hochficht covers 28.0 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Klaffer am Hochficht growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Klaffer am Hochficht went from 1,331 to 1,308, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Klaffer am Hochficht?
Klaffer am Hochficht is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.694, longitude 13.886.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Klaffer am Hochficht?
In Klaffer am Hochficht, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,852 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Klaffer am Hochficht?
In Klaffer am Hochficht, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.6% (2024), ranking 1,849 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klaffer am Hochficht?
In Klaffer am Hochficht, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klaffer am Hochficht?
The nearest to Klaffer am Hochficht are Ulrichsberg (2.8 km), Julbach (4.2 km), Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald (5.7 km), Nebelberg (7.8 km), Aigen-Schlägl (8.3 km).